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Colby Lewis allowed three runs over five innings in a Cactus League loss to the Brewers Saturday.

It actually could have been worse for Lewis, who allowed eight hits and a walk in his time. The 35-year-old struck out just one. The Rangers will rely on Lewis more than they would probably like this season with Yu Darvish succumbing to Tommy John surgery. Lewis had a brutal 5.18 ERA in 170 1/3 innings for the club last year. Mar 21 - 7:23 PM

Colby Lewis fired three scoreless innings against the Angels in Tuesday's Cactus League game.

Lewis got lit up for six runs in just one inning of work last week in his Cactus League debut, so this was a rather refreshing outing. The veteran right-hander gave up only one hit and one walk while fanning one Anaheim hitter. He's looking to rebound in 2015 after posting a rough 5.18 ERA with 14 losses across 170 1/3 innings last season. Mar 10 - 7:20 PM

Colby Lewis took a drubbing in Wednesday's Cactus League opener, allowing six runs in one inning of work.

Lewis allowed a walk and five hits, three of which were home runs. That's about as far away from ideal as his spring debut could have gone. The 35-year-old right-hander is looking to prove himself again after a tough 2014 campaign in which he put up a 5.18 ERA with a league-leading 14 losses in 170 1/3 innings. Mar 4 - 6:15 PM

Colby Lewis will start the Rangers' Cactus League opener against the Royals on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old hurler is looking to rebound from a troublesome 2014 campaign where he compiled a 5.18 ERA and 1.52 WHIP over 170 1/3 innings while losing a league-worst 14 ballgames. Yovani Gallardo, Lisalverto Bonilla and Chi Chi Gonzalez are also scheduled to pitch for the Rangers on Wednesday. Feb 28 - 3:14 PM

Elvis Andrus (back) is set to resume baseball activities on Wednesday.

Said Andrus, "There's nothing to worry about." He was scratched from the lineup on Monday with a stiff lower back, but it doesn't sound major. The shortstop has been raking this spring, slashing .389/.410/.639 in 39 plate appearances.

Antoan Richardson will have surgery Friday for a herniated disk in his back.

It's unclear how long the surgery will sideline the reserve outfielder. The Rangers recently purchased Richardson's contract from Triple-A Round Rock, so he'll likely start the season on the disabled list. The news increases the chances of Delino DeShields Jr. breaking camp with the club.

After it was initially reported that Choo would not have any tests done, the Rangers had an MRI taken of his fatigued muscle after all. The results showed "nothing remarkable," the club reported, so it doesn't appear to be any long-term issue. Choo should be back on the field in the coming days.

Derek Holland (shoulder) is expected to start the Rangers' home opener on April 10 versus the Astros.

Holland is over the minor bout of shoulder soreness he dealt with earlier in camp, but the Rangers will play it safe with him and hold him back until the fifth game of the season. "There are two opening days," manager Jeff Banister said. Yovani Gallardo will get the ball on April 6.

It was a big step in his rehab from spinal fusion surgery, as it was Harrison's first time throwing off a mound since last May 13. The Rangers aren't counting on him in the early part of the season, but he's moving in the right direction.

Martin Perez (elbow) is aiming to begin throwing fastballs off a full mound next week.

Perez is currently throwing off a half-mound as he continues his recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. The left-hander had the procedure last May, so he's probably not going to be ready until June.

Yu Darvish underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday.

The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Darvish will miss the entire 2015 season and will likely get a late start next year, as well. His absence will be tough for the Rangers to overcome.

Shawn Tolleson (forearm) threw a perfect inning in a Triple-A game on Tuesday afternoon.

Tolleson needed only seven pitches to get through the frame. He's been slowed in Rangers camp by some forearm tightness, but an MRI taken last week showed no structural damage. The 27-year-old is expected to begin the season the disabled list, but he should be activated by the middle of April.

Scheppers sprained the ankle in early March and then re-aggravated it on Sunday afternoon. Opening Day is just a week away, so the right-handed reliever may have to spend some time on the disabled list.